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Dear Sir /Madam, Request your advice I obtained an ex parte divorce decree in 2013. I filed conjuga
08-Jun-2026 (In Divorce Law)
Dear Sir /Madam,
Request your advice
I obtained an ex parte divorce decree in 2013.
I filed conjugal rights in 2010 where my my first wife never attended court due to this court passed divorce degree in 2013.
Later in 2017 my first requested me that she will stay with me so we both applied for cancellation which was set aside orders came .. again she left and never came back till now .
I don’t know where is she now also.
* I married to my second wife in 2019.
My second wife knew about my first marriage and the court case. But still she blackmailing me that she file case on me that it’s a bigamy pls help me what I have to do in this situation
Based on the facts stated by you, the crucial issue is whether your first marriage was legally subsisting on the date of your second marriage in 2019.
If the ex parte divorce decree passed in 2013 was subsequently set aside and the matrimonial proceedings stood restored before your second marriage, your wife may attempt to allege bigamy.
However, the outcome will depend upon the exact court orders, dates, and legal status of the first marriage at the time of the second marriage. Therefore, immediately obtain certified copies of all relevant orders, including the divorce decree and the order setting it aside, and consult a local family law advocate with the complete record. If your second wife is threatening or blackmailing you, preserve all communications and take appropriate legal action in accordance with law.
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Adv. B. Harish Kumar Goud
Hyderabad | 5+ Answers
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The legal position would depend upon the effect of the order passed in 2017. If the ex parte divorce decree obtained in 2013 was subsequently set aside and the matrimonial proceedings were restored, the first marriage may legally continue to subsist unless dissolved by a valid decree thereafter. In such circumstances, a second marriage contracted during the subsistence of the first marriage may give rise to serious legal consequences.
Before taking any view, carefully examine the certified copies of the 2013 divorce decree and the 2017 order setting it aside. These documents are crucial and will determine your legal status on the date of the second marriage. Mere knowledge of the first marriage by the second wife does not, by itself, cure any legal defect if the first marriage was subsisting in law. It is advisable to immediately obtain a detailed legal opinion based on the relevant court orders and records before taking any further steps.
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Adv. Pavani Kumari
Guntur | 400+ Answers
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